🗣️ Mark bellows: “My Mother Believes in Me!”

Mark's defensive stance reads Domitius the Bull's aggressive approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

R1: Domitius the Bull demonstrates patience before striking Mark — Mark takes it on the bracer, no real harm done.

R1: Mark is caught in the mesh, struggling desperately to break free!

R1: Mark cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R2: Domitius the Bull whips the trident in a vicious arc toward Mark but Mark reads it coming and moves with the strike.

R2: Mark deflects with the shield and counters hard at Domitius the Bull yet Domitius the Bull weathers it and stands firm.

R3: Domitius the Bull lunges with serpentine grace, three points seeking Mark though the strike lands, Mark hardly notices.

R3: Mark controls the engagement with shield positioning, then strikes Domitius the Bull but Domitius the Bull anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R4: Domitius the Bull glides across the sand and spears Mark though the strike connects, Mark is unmoved.

R4: Mark wedges the shield into Domitius the Bull's guard then stabs yet Domitius the Bull maintains posture despite the graze.

R5: The turning point — Domitius the Bull lands a devastating CRITICAL on Mark!

R5: Mark locks shields with Domitius the Bull then twists and stabs yet Domitius the Bull absorbs it without breaking stride.

R6: Domitius the Bull pivots smoothly and redirects the trident at Mark though Mark rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R6: Mark times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Domitius the Bull — barely a mark, Domitius the Bull holds the line.

R7: Domitius the Bull waits for the opening then commits the trident at Mark but Mark anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R7: Mark times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Domitius the Bull — a flesh wound that won't slow Domitius the Bull down.

R8: Domitius the Bull flicks the trident at Mark's exposed shoulder yet Mark absorbs it without breaking stride.

R8: Domitius the Bull ensnares Mark in the net — a perfect opening looms!

R8: Mark cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R9: Domitius the Bull spins the weapon defensively then converts to offense at Mark — a flesh wound, painful but not dire.

R9: Domitius the Bull ensnares Mark in the net — a perfect opening looms!

R9: Mark thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R10: Domitius the Bull jabs the three prongs toward Mark's chest but the strike barely bites through Mark's guard.

R10: Mark plants the shield and slashes at Domitius the Bull's exposed limbs — barely a mark, Domitius the Bull holds the line.

R11: Domitius the Bull keeps Mark honest with probing jabs yet Mark absorbs it without breaking stride.

R11: The net whirls out and snares Mark fast!

R11: Mark breaks free of the mesh, bleeding precious seconds.

R12: Domitius the Bull flicks the trident at Mark's exposed shoulder but Mark has endured far worse than this.

R12: Mark hammers Domitius the Bull with shield rim and blade — Domitius the Bull barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R13: Domitius the Bull rotates the shaft for a different angle at Mark yet Mark shows no weakness from the contact.

R13: Mark marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Domitius the Bull — Domitius the Bull shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R14: The arena explodes — Domitius the Bull lands a fight-changing CRITICAL on Mark!

R14: Mark bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Domitius the Bull though Domitius the Bull deflects most of the impact.

R15: Domitius the Bull uses the trident like a viper's tongue against Mark yet Mark absorbs it without breaking stride.

R15: The weighted net catches Mark across the shoulders — trapped!

R15: Mark claws out of the net but the advantage is lost.

R16: Domitius the Bull dances back then snaps forward, spearing Mark though the strike connects, Mark is unmoved.

R16: Mark advances in perfect formation, blade snapping at Domitius the Bull but Domitius the Bull turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R17: Domitius the Bull rotates the shaft for a different angle at Mark but Mark turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R17: Mark uses the shield rim like a weapon against Domitius the Bull but Domitius the Bull turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R18: Domitius the Bull circles wide and stabs at Mark's legs — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.

R18: Domitius the Bull ensnares Mark in the net — a perfect opening looms!

R18: Mark thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R19: Domitius the Bull uses the net to bind then follows with steel at Mark yet Mark keeps rhythm and composure.

R19: Mark delivers a crushing shield strike then follows with steel at Domitius the Bull but Domitius the Bull turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R20: Domitius the Bull advances with measured steps, then strikes Mark — a cosmetic cut, Mark's fighting spirit intact.

R20: Domitius the Bull spins the net expertly, wrapping Mark tight!

R20: Mark claws out of the net but the advantage is lost.

R21: Domitius the Bull proves unstoppable with a CRITICAL strike to Mark!

R21: The weighted net catches Mark across the shoulders — trapped!

R21: Mark tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R22: Domitius the Bull circles right and lashes the trident at Mark though Mark parries at the last instant.

R22: Mark locks onto Domitius the Bull and pressures forward with shield and sword but Domitius the Bull converts defense to counter-position.

R23: Domitius the Bull controls the range and picks Mark apart from distance — a cosmetic cut, Mark's fighting spirit intact.

R23: Domitius the Bull times the net throw perfectly, binding Mark's weapon arm!

R23: Mark tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R24: Domitius the Bull spins the shaft and stabs at Mark's lower body yet Mark remains composed, wound superficial.

R24: Mark dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Domitius the Bull though the blade skitters across Domitius the Bull's armor.

R25: Domitius the Bull pivots and thrusts the trident into Mark's side though Mark flinches, the wound is negligible.

R25: Mark anchors behind the shield and lashes out at Domitius the Bull yet Domitius the Bull shows no weakness from the contact.

R26: Domitius the Bull steps light as a cat and drives the prongs at Mark — Mark's armor does its job, no penetration.

R26: Mark builds pressure with the shield then converts to blade at Domitius the Bull yet Domitius the Bull shows no weakness from the contact.

R27: Domitius the Bull harasses Mark with darting strikes from range though Mark flinches, the wound is negligible.

R27: Mark absorbs Domitius the Bull's strike and returns fire with the gladius — Domitius the Bull's armor does its job, no penetration.

R28: Domitius the Bull channels all their skill into a CRITICAL strike at Mark!

R28: Mark catches Domitius the Bull's weapon on the shield and counters — Domitius the Bull shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R28: Domitius the Bull stumbles, legs giving out — it's nearly over.

R29: Domitius the Bull circles right and lashes the trident at Mark yet Mark remains composed, wound superficial.

R29: Domitius the Bull times the net throw perfectly, binding Mark's weapon arm!

R29: Mark claws out of the net but the advantage is lost.

R30: Domitius the Bull controls the range and picks Mark apart from distance though Mark deflects most of the impact.

R30: Domitius the Bull spins the net expertly, wrapping Mark tight!

R30: Mark thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R31: Domitius the Bull uses footwork to outmaneuver and strike Mark yet Mark weathers it and stands firm.

R31: Mark plants the shield and slashes at Domitius the Bull's exposed limbs but Domitius the Bull turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R32: Domitius the Bull advances with measured steps, then strikes Mark yet Mark keeps rhythm and composure.

R32: Mark hammers Domitius the Bull with shield rim and blade though Domitius the Bull registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R33: Domitius the Bull spins the shaft and stabs at Mark's lower body but Mark anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R33: Mark advances in perfect formation, blade snapping at Domitius the Bull but the strike barely bites through Domitius the Bull's guard.

R34: Domitius the Bull rotates the shaft for a different angle at Mark but Mark steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R34: Mark drops the shoulder and drives through Domitius the Bull but Domitius the Bull catches it on the armor's edge.

R35: Domitius the Bull spins the shaft and stabs at Mark's lower body — a cosmetic cut, Mark's fighting spirit intact.

R35: Mark grinds forward inch by inch, punishing Domitius the Bull yet Domitius the Bull keeps their footing despite the graze.

R36: Domitius the Bull uses the net as a screen then drives through at Mark — a flesh wound, painful but not dire.

R36: Mark uses shield feints to create openings against Domitius the Bull yet Domitius the Bull shows no weakness from the contact.

R37: Domitius the Bull controls the range and picks Mark apart from distance though the strike connects, Mark is unmoved.

R37: The weighted net catches Mark across the shoulders — trapped!

R37: Mark thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R38: Domitius the Bull uses superior reach to probe Mark's defenses — a flesh wound, painful but not dire.

R38: Domitius the Bull times the net throw perfectly, binding Mark's weapon arm!

R38: Mark tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R39: Domitius the Bull jabs the three prongs toward Mark's chest yet Mark absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R39: Mark bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Domitius the Bull but the strike barely bites through Domitius the Bull's guard.